PAPER CUP PROJECT
To help relieve poverty among rough sleepers, homeless and those at risk of homelessness , including, but not exclusively, food, clothing, support and signposting to statutory services, to enable a route out of homelessness so every person can achieve their full potential.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net outgoing resource of £5,242 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total unrestricted reserves from £21,215 to £18,473. The trustees confirm that the current level of free reserves is adequate to meet financial objectives for the foreseeable future, and the going concern basis of accounting is adopted.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees feel that this level of reserves is adequate to meet both financial objectives for the foreseeable future.” — page 7
Trustees
- Adam David Settlechair
- Kevin Keith
- Michael Rick
- Patrick James Smith
- Paul Polhill
- Robyn Callander
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £143k | £148k |
| 31/03/2024 | £157k | £154k |
| 31/03/2023 | £126k | £159k |
| 31/03/2022 | £87k | £82k |
| 31/03/2021 | £36k | £24k |
Common questions
Is PAPER CUP PROJECT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net outgoing resource of £5,242 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total unrestricted reserves from £21,215 to £18,473. The trustees confirm that the current level of free reserves is adequate to meet financial objectives for the foreseeable future, and the going concern basis of accounting is adopted. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/08/2019 | £10k | Paper Cup Coffee - Tackling Homelessness |